Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Nicholas BroadNicholas Broad Computer Player Computer Player
Shota HumanS. Human68
G
1
G
54Niccolo WeaverN. Weaver
Stan GoodwinS. Goodwin52
D
2
D
63Gianluca LorieriG. Lorieri
Marcel RielM. Riel67
D
3
D
51Brian GeorgeB. George
Manuel AbbiatiM. Abbiati51
D
4
D
51Jean-Marie PiquionneJ. Piquionne
Dino BrambillaD. Brambilla52
M
5
M
59Tommy BarmbyT. Barmby
Emanuele MalafronteE. Malafronte55
M
6
M
55Spencer CharltonS. Charlton
Jody EadieJ. Eadie67
M
7captain
M
53Teddy ThomsonT. Thomson
Kelvin BaileyK. Bailey52
M
captain8
M
51George WilliamsG. Williams
Pablo RuizP. Ruiz49
A
9
A
71Kemal MurrayK. Murray
Guerino RussoG. Russo51
A
10
A
59Winston RedekerW. Redeker
Ivan MoraI. Mora51
A
11
A
52Graham JamesG. James
 
Cristian Di FabioC. Di Fabio50
D
12
M
50Hugo MartinsH. Martins
Gavin MortonG. Morton52
M
13
D
49Michel Van Der SchaafM. Van Der Schaaf
Giordano MantelliG. Mantelli50
A
14
D
49Terry StampT. Stamp

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,658 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Cambridge United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Jobson.


0.00
Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
Spencer Charlton passes the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James flicks the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Some silky footwork from Winston Redeker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.05
Manuel Abbiati threads a neat ball through to Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte passes the ball forward to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.36
Gianluca Lorieri drives a long ball upfield. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. With a superhuman jump, Kemal Murray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
14.26
Gianluca Lorieri flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Barmby collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Tommy Barmby plays the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
15.43
Dino Brambilla passes the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
18.52
Manuel Abbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Eadie. Jody Eadie threads the ball through to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Lorieri.
22.21
Manuel Abbiati knocks the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte sees Ivan Mora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Mora tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
24.13
Gianluca Lorieri flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Barmby collects the pass. Tommy Barmby makes a probing pass to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shota Human who gathers it comfortably.
26.12
Jean-Marie Piquionne threads a neat ball through to Teddy Thomson. Teddy Thomson makes a simple pass to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.12
Kelvin Bailey makes an attacking run forward. Kelvin Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.39
Teddy Thomson makes a probing pass to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James flicks the ball with his head. Shota Human is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.21
Teddy Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jody Eadie sees Guerino Russo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Guerino Russo plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Pablo Ruiz provides some space. He shoots at goal but Niccolo Weaver is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off the second half!
48.25
Manuel Abbiati kicks a strong pass forward to Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte hits a low pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz plays a one-two with Guerino Russo and rushes in on goal... Pablo Ruiz tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.00
Spencer Charlton passes the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Shota Human manages to gather it easily.
54.50
Jean-Marie Piquionne sees Teddy Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Thomson makes a simple pass to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Abbiati.
60.45
Arsenal have made a substitution with Gavin Morton replacing Kelvin Bailey .Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Hugo Martins replacing Teddy Thomson and Michel Van Der Schaaf replacing Kemal Murray .
61.48
Brian George makes a simple pass to Hugo Martins. Hugo Martins threads a neat ball through to Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.06
Brian George flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Charlton controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Spencer Charlton stretches the opposition's defence. Spencer Charlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Abbiati.
72.45
Gianluca Lorieri flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Charlton who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Spencer Charlton stretches the opposition's defence. Spencer Charlton shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.59
Ivan Mora clumsily knocks into Jean-Marie Piquionne. The referee warns Ivan Mora to calm down! Jean-Marie Piquionne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.35
Dino Brambilla advances with the ball. Dino Brambilla passes the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.47
Hugo Martins hits a low pass to Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
85.34
Stan Goodwin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Eadie. Jody Eadie takes it forward alone. Jody Eadie shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
87.01
Emanuele Malafronte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Cambridge United
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.4%
40.7%
30.9%

Scorers
Pablo Ruiz 6, 48
Winston Redeker 3, 61
Graham James 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Winston Redeker of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Shota Human (GK)
7
2.Stan Goodwin (DEF)
6
3.Marcel Riel (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Abbiati (DEF)
6
5.Dino Brambilla (MID)
6
6.Emanuele Malafronte (MID)
7
7.Jody Eadie (MID)
7
8.Kelvin Bailey (MID)
6
9.Pablo Ruiz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Guerino Russo (ATT)
7
11.Ivan Mora (ATT)
6
 
12.Cristian Di Fabio (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Morton (MID)
6
14.Giordano Mantelli (ATT)
0

1.Niccolo Weaver (GK)
6
2.Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
6
3.Brian George (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Marie Piquionne (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Barmby (MID)
6
6.Spencer Charlton (MID)
6
7.Teddy Thomson (MID)
6
8.George Williams (MID)
6
9.Kemal Murray (ATT)
6
10.Winston Redeker (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Graham James (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Hugo Martins (MID)
6
13.Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
6
14.Terry Stamp (DEF)
0